Behavioural Management, use of the ‘Wand’ and Safeguarding

The aim of behavioural management is to promote a positive attitude towards dental care and facilitate ongoing prevention and care and a variety of techniques can be used to achieve this.

This session will provide an overview on the non-pharmacological behavioural management techniques available and techniques that can help children accept local anaesthesia. It also covers how to identify signs of child abuse and neglect as well as how to raise a safeguarding concern.